About the Schinler Surname

Schinler is best understood together with Schindler: both are German spellings of a single family name.

What does the surname Schinler mean?

The name is generally explained as “Shingle maker”.

Is Schinler the same name as Schindler?

Before spelling was fixed, Schindler was also written Schinler. Related forms: Schindel and Schindeler.

Does every Schinler family have a crest?

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